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Dr. M. Modjaz is a leading astrophysicist renowned for her groundbreaking work on the progenitors and environments of stripped-envelope core-collapse supernovae (SNe), as well as their role as cosmic distance indicators. Her research has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how massive stars end their lives, linking specific supernova types to their progenitor systems, such as Wolf-Rayet stars. Modjaz’s highly cited studies, including her work on the BigBOSS Experiment (now DESI) with 80 citations, demonstrate her versatility in tackling both transient phenomena and large-scale structure cosmology. Her contributions to the BigBOSS project helped lay the groundwork for a Stage IV dark energy experiment that maps baryon acoustic oscillations across 14,000 square degrees, enabling precise measurements of cosmic expansion. With an h-index exceeding 40 and thousands of citations, Modjaz’s impact is evident in her leadership of key spectroscopic surveys and her role in mentoring the next generation of astronomers. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including a National Science Foundation CAREER grant, and her work continues to shape our understanding of stellar death and the universe’s accelerating expansion.